The battle of V8 engines - cross-plane vs flat-plane; which one’s got the edge? V8 engines come in two popular varieties, cross-plane and flat-plane. The difference comes down to the crankshaft; in a ...

The V8 is famous for that low, gravelly rumble it has, announcing its presence to all the lesser engines nearby as soon as the ignition hits. In most versions of the engine -- such as those found in ...